Production Facilitator

Primary Job Function:

Supervise, instruct and motivate the Team to meet or exceed departmental goals and objectives. Know and apply broad knowledge of principles and practices of a field or specialization. May supervise/lead one or more functional areas. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Administer company policies, procedures and practices in a consistent manner.
• Using core values, the Facilitator should initiate coaching and problem solving activities that will maintain a productive relationship with Associates.
• Remain accessible to Associates the majority of the time and respond to Associates concerns, complaints, problems, suggestions, etc. and provide information, answers and assistance in a reasonable time period.
• Using leadership and motivational techniques, maintain a productive and satisfied department work group.
• Selection, training and development of Associates through the use of Skill Assessment and coordination of training resources.
• Plan and execute daily activities according to departmental production requirements.
• Plan short-term activities to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Manage efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and materials to promote/improve safety, housekeeping, quality, and reduce scrap.
• Maintain/improve customer service through use/participation of Concern/Resolution Request Form (CRRF), 8-D, concern summary resolution teams and ensuring correct implementation of ECN's and ISO processes.
• Develop/initiate timely, accurate and cost effective improvement plans utilizing Associate resources.
• Plan and execute company initiatives (TPM, suggestion program, etc.).

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 3 – 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Associates degree or enrollment in classes towards Associates degree preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required.

• General knowledge of personal computers is expected (MS Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint; ERP system).

Internal Training Requirements:

• New hire orientation
• Benefits orientation
• Safety orientation
• Sexual harassment training
• Microsoft Office suite
• ERP system
• 10-4 Leadership Training
• SPC
• Problem Solving Skills
• Incident Training
• KPI
• TS 16949
• OHS & Environmental

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Able to tolerate standing for 8 hours or more.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day.
• Hand and eye coordination.

Travel Requirements:

• Must have a valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a Passport.

Travel within the US and Canada up to 5%, usually travel is throughout SE Michigan.